Chester Auditorium to Host "Last Supper Pageant"

Annual dramatization of the Last Supper painting returns for 14th year

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:00am

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The "Last Supper Pageant," a dramatization of the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, will be performed by local actors at the Chester Auditorium on March 29 and April 1. The free performance, presented by the Chester Community Club, features music, song, and fellowship as the actors depict the moments after Jesus announced that one of his disciples would betray him.

Why it matters

The "Last Supper Pageant" has become a cherished annual tradition in the Chester community, offering residents a chance to experience the powerful biblical story through live performance. The event draws crowds each year and helps preserve the town's cultural heritage.

The details

The play, written by Ernest K. Emurieian, recreates the scene from Leonardo da Vinci's 1491 painting of the Last Supper. The actors are frozen in the poses of da Vinci's figures, then come to life one by one to speak about their individual thoughts and ask "Is it I, Lord?" The performance features music and song in addition to the dramatic reenactment.

  • The "Last Supper Pageant" will be performed at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • An additional performance will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Ernest K. Emurieian

The playwright who wrote the "Last Supper Pageant" script based on Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting.

Chester Community Club

The local organization that presents the annual "Last Supper Pageant" performance at the Chester Auditorium.

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The takeaway

The "Last Supper Pageant" has become an important part of Chester's cultural heritage, bringing the community together each year to reflect on the biblical story through music, song, and dramatic reenactment.